adamjonpeterson Posted October 16, 2005 Share Posted October 16, 2005 Ok well here is my offical entry. First lets start with the photo. I know that in the stock side the canopy and base are not part of the judging but since the tank is going in my bedroom I figured it should look nice. I searched around for someone to make me a canopy and base and found just what I was looking for. Here are the drawings that the builder did for me prior to building them. I had the canopy built out of pine, and I am painting the inside gloss white, and the outside gloss black. And here is the final product. The back of the tank will be painted black, and I will be using a cheap HOB filter I have in the garage. Lighting will either be a 20w screw in bulb, or I will get a retro 2x9w kit, I havent decided yet. Stocking will be mainly zoo's and shrooms, maybe some simple LPS or acans. For livestock I am thinking that a seahorse would look very nice, if I can find any locally. Ok well that is all for now, more pics once I finish painting the canopy and base and the tank is painted. Link to comment
MinibowMatt Posted October 16, 2005 Share Posted October 16, 2005 Looking great Adam...Thats an awesome canopy/base combo you got there... Are you sure it's Pine? Looks like Poplar to me.... Link to comment
adamjonpeterson Posted October 16, 2005 Author Share Posted October 16, 2005 Looking great Adam...Thats an awesome canopy/base combo you got there... Are you sure it's Pine? Looks like Poplar to me.... , well you built it, so if it is poplar then it is poplar. I know this it sure sucks up paint, probably gonna take 3-4 coats to look good. Link to comment
Travis Posted October 16, 2005 Share Posted October 16, 2005 Looks good man Good luck Link to comment
adamjonpeterson Posted October 16, 2005 Author Share Posted October 16, 2005 I'm a lost fan too. I love to hate that show. Just placed an order for my lights and heater. Hydor Theo Submersible Heater-25 Watt Coralife Mini Compact 50/50 Lamp 20 Watt Link to comment
adamjonpeterson Posted October 18, 2005 Author Share Posted October 18, 2005 Ok here it is all painted. Now we just sit back and wait for items to be delivered. Link to comment
minimalist Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Looks good. Have you considered painting the top of the canopy? "Here are the drawings that the builder did for me prior to building them." Judging by the first picture, he needs a few lessons in perspective. Link to comment
roach0matic Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Pure gut call here. My prediction - here is our stock winner. Nice and simple (20w screw in, zoos and shrooms, cheap hob from garage) > fancy and complicated. Jump on the bandwagon now people Link to comment
adamjonpeterson Posted October 18, 2005 Author Share Posted October 18, 2005 Looks good. Have you considered painting the top of the canopy? "Here are the drawings that the builder did for me prior to building them." Judging by the first picture, he needs a few lessons in perspective. I did paint the top it is just hard to tell as I had to use the flash for that pic. Pure gut call here. My prediction - here is our stock winner. Nice and simple (20w screw in, zoos and shrooms, cheap hob from garage) > fancy and complicated. Jump on the bandwagon now people Why thank you. I only hope that is true. Link to comment
MinibowMatt Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 Judging by the first picture, he needs a few lessons in perspective. Hey whattdaya mean???? I just wanted Adam to see all the insides! Adam-- Looks good all painted up! Shiny! Link to comment
adamjonpeterson Posted October 19, 2005 Author Share Posted October 19, 2005 I think I need one more coat of paint, but I am to lazy to do it. That is 5 coats of Hi-Gloss black. Link to comment
Reefgeek Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 I think I need one more coat of paint, but I am to lazy to do it. That is 5 coats of Hi-Gloss black. Try a coat of Testors Gloss clear coat. You'll be amazed Link to comment
adamjonpeterson Posted October 19, 2005 Author Share Posted October 19, 2005 Can that be found at wal-mart? Link to comment
Reefgeek Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 Absolutely, look by the models. Link to comment
adamjonpeterson Posted October 21, 2005 Author Share Posted October 21, 2005 Absolutely, look by the models. Ok I will check that out, My lights and heater came today, I will try and rig something up and have water by tonight. Link to comment
MinibowMatt Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 whats happenin with your tank Adam? Link to comment
adamjonpeterson Posted October 31, 2005 Author Share Posted October 31, 2005 Ok time for an overdue update. I have been very busy as of late and wasnt able to devote as much time to the tank as I wanted, but finally got water salt and sand in the tank. So here it is. Link to comment
Ann Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Lovely looking hood/base trim, simple and yet very stylish. I'm going to be embarrassed to show off my little effort, it's a good job this competition is not about carpentry skills. Best regards Ann Link to comment
adamjonpeterson Posted November 2, 2005 Author Share Posted November 2, 2005 Ok finally added some rocks and a few corals, the water is still a little cloudy, and a few things still have to open all the way but you get the idea. Link to comment
adamjonpeterson Posted November 3, 2005 Author Share Posted November 3, 2005 And here it is the next day cleared up, also I added a blue leg hermit, and two cerith snails Link to comment
adamjonpeterson Posted November 15, 2005 Author Share Posted November 15, 2005 Ok folks I am open to any suggestions, so lets have them. Link to comment
adamjonpeterson Posted November 21, 2005 Author Share Posted November 21, 2005 Well I guess no one has anything to say. Link to comment
Ann Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 I like it, corals look happy and healthy. Keep up the good work! Best regards Ann Link to comment
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